Description
This easy Thai Peanut Sauce combines bold, nutty, and slightly sweet flavors with a creamy texture and vibrant taste. It uses simple, plant-based ingredients to create a versatile sauce perfect as a dip, dressing, or topping for vegetables, noodles, grilled meats, and more. Ready in under 10 minutes, it is an essential and adaptable recipe to enhance your meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Natural Peanut Butter: 1/2 cup
- Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce (natural): 1 tbsp
- Lime Juice (natural): 2 tbsp
- Maple Syrup (natural): 1 tbsp
- Garlic (fresh, minced): 2 cloves
- Fresh Ginger (grated): 1 tsp
- Grape Juice: 1/4 cup
- Natural Gelling Agent: 1/2 tsp
- Water or Coconut Milk: 1/4 to 1/3 cup, as needed
Optional Variations
- Red Pepper Flakes or Fresh Chopped Chili: to taste (for spicy kick)
- Chopped Fresh Cilantro or Basil: to taste (for herbal notes)
- Agave Nectar (natural): substitute for maple syrup for lighter sweetness
- Sunflower Seed Butter: substitute for peanut butter (nut-free version)
- Extra Coconut Milk: to increase creaminess
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients. Finely mince the garlic and grate the ginger to release their full flavors.
- Combine the Base: In a medium bowl, stir together the natural peanut butter, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), lime juice (natural), maple syrup (natural), and grape juice until smooth and creamy.
- Add Fresh Aromatics: Mix in the fresh garlic and grated ginger for a zesty and aromatic punch that enlivens the sauce.
- Adjust the Texture: Slowly whisk in water or coconut milk until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency. Use less liquid for a thicker sauce and more for a drizzle-friendly texture.
- Set with Natural Gelling Agent: Sprinkle in the natural gelling agent and mix thoroughly until fully incorporated to help thicken and enhance the luscious texture.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the sauce and tweak the seasoning as desired, such as adding more lime juice for brightness or extra maple syrup for sweetness.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and ginger instead of powders for the best flavor.
- Taste as you go to balance the sweet, salty, and sour notes perfectly.
- Add liquids gradually to avoid over-thinning the sauce.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Warm gently before serving if the sauce thickens too much to restore smoothness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai peanut sauce, plant-based sauce, peanut dip, vegan Thai sauce, creamy peanut dressing, easy Thai sauce
